Heavy Equipment Technician

Mesa Natural Gas Solutions LLC is a growth-oriented company, manufacturing and providing superior responsible, reliable, power solutions to industrial markets. We manufacture best-in-class power systems and deliver industry leading service and customer support. We continue to be on the leading edge of generator technology by manufacturing sound attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets in the United States to operate in any climate, and utilizing the best telemetry putting real time information in the hands of all customers.

Mesa strives to create an environment where all employees feel they are safe, respected, that their contributions are valued, and have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We offer our employees competitive base pay and a 401k plan; paid time off for vacation, holidays, birth or adoption of a child, and bereavement; Health, Dental, and Vision insurance where all employee and dependent’s health care premiums are 100% paid for; Employee Assistance Programs; Life insurance, Short and Long term disability insurance, and Critical Health and Accident insurance.

Website: www.mesangs.com

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Technician             

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Loveland, CO (HQ)

Reports to:

Shop Lead

Job Description:

The Heavy Equipment Technician will work with engineers to develop and evaluate new calibrations for natural gas engines. The testing may occur with the engine installed in either a dyno test cell or within a generator and, utilizing a load bank. The test technician will be responsible for maintaining the test environment, instrumenting the engine for temperatures, pressures, and other measurements, maintaining calibration of test equipment, and helping to ensure the data collected is of high quality. The technician will be responsible for installing new test articles on engines and ensuring the engine and test cell are operating properly. Will be involved with troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues in the test cell and engine systems

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for test cell operations and maintenance.
• Responsible for all the Load Bank maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains records of the Load Bank for compliance.
• Assists and participates in routine inspections and makes modifications to natural gas engines and generators.
• Makes electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to control circuits.
• Maintains a safe and effective working environment at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• None

Experience:

Required:

• At least 1 year of electrical experience.
• At least 1 year of mechanical experience.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year as a shop technician, preferably working at Mesa

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its
• insurers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience operating and maintaining industrial engines with good mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of all Mesa Operating Systems
• Understanding of Deep Sea Configurations
• Able to work independently and ensure tasks are completed with little supervision.
• Ability to work under stress in high pressure situations.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and handle conflict in an effective manner.
• Possess the ability to be a team player.
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Possess a positive and energetic self-starter attitude, with excellent drive, ambition and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and maintain deadlines.
• Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong attention to detail both verbally and written.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking or moving throughout facility
• Driving
• Talking
• Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Hearing
• Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
• Bending or stooping
• Squatting or crouching
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Frequently required to stand and reach with arms and hands
• Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs
• Occasionally lift and/or move more then 50lbs

Working Conditions:

• General maintenance shop working conditions.

Equipment & Software:

• Required Shop Tools
• Microsoft Word and excel

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Customer focuses attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Work schedule is Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 5p.m. and occasionally Saturday.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Number of Direct Reports:

None

Number of Indirect Reports:

None

Mesa Natural Gas Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V